1946 Pittsburgh Steelers season explained

Team:Pittsburgh Steelers
Year:1946
Record:5–5–1
Division Place:3rd (tied) NFL Eastern
Coach:Jock Sutherland
Stadium:Forbes Field
Playoffs:Did not qualify
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The 1946 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 14th season in the National Football League (NFL). The team finished the season with a record of 5–5–1. This season marked the first of two seasons played with Jock Sutherland as head coach.

Off Season Changes

When the 1945 season ended, Jock Sutherland returned from service in World War II and signed a head coaching contract with team owner Art Rooney, Sr. on December 29, 1945 in front of local reporters. Sutherland's fame as a college coach caused a great deal of excitement among Steelers fans and ticket sales for the 1946 season set records.

Additionally, fan favorite Bill Dudley was set to return for his first full season since serving in World War II. Dudley had only played in 4 games in 1945. By the end of the season, Dudley's play was so exceptional, he was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player.[1]

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecord
1September 20Chicago CardinalsW 14–71–0
2September 29Washington RedskinsT 14–141–0–1
3October 6New York GiantsL 14–171–1–1
4October 13Boston YanksW 16–72–1–1
5October 20at Green Bay PackersL 7–172–2–1
6October 27at Boston YanksW 33–73–2–1
7November 3Washington RedskinsW 14–74–2–1
8November 10at Detroit LionsL 7–174–3–1
9November 17Philadelphia EaglesW 10–75–3–1
10November 24at New York GiantsL 0–75–4–1
11December 1at Philadelphia EaglesL 7–105–5–1

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at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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at East Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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at Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts

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at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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at Briggs Stadium, Detroit, Michigan

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at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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at Polo Grounds, New York, New York

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at Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Standings

[2]

References

  1. Starless: The 1947 Pittsburgh Steelers, Steve Massey, 2018
  2. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/1946.htm 1946 Steelers at Pro Football Reference